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vote off

Meaning: If somebody is voted off something, they have to leave because not enough people voted to keep them on.

For example:

  • be voted off sth I was really shocked when Kylie was voted off American Idol. I thought she was the best singer there.

  • vote sb off sth The company shareholders voted three people off the Board of Directors.

Quick Quiz:

After Carlos was voted off Big Brother, he had to
  1. leave the house
  2. stay in the house
  3. clean up the house

Grammar explanation: separable and non-separable phrasal verbs

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